Too many people are dying in this chaotic world? Then I'll activate the control panel!

"Hidden force is indeed several times stronger than overt force! And it's much more subtle!"

Wang Sheng felt the hidden energy flowing through his meridians. With just a thought, he could instantly pierce his opponent's body like a venomous snake.

Aside from using internal internal energy to neutralize it, the opponent can only withstand other methods head-on.

"This is?"

As Wang Sheng was circulating internal energy throughout his body to temper his physique, he suddenly discovered something unusual about a meridian on the lower left side of his right arm.

Splash...

The surging internal energy swept through all the meridians of his right arm like a tidal wave.

clack clack...

Some of the meridians in his right arm still contained traces of the internal energy left behind by that martial arts master.

If Wang Sheng hadn't discovered this while advancing to the Dark Force realm, over the years, the undetectable Dark Force would have allowed minor injuries to gradually develop into major ones, eventually even crippling the entire arm.

"What a sinister intention! They think I don't understand internal energy cultivation!"

Wang Sheng's eyes were cold as he carefully scanned his entire body with his internal energy, eliminating all the lingering problems left by the internal energy master.

"I'll continue cultivating. Once I've used up all the resources I have, I'll see if I can find this person!"

Wang Sheng suppressed the murderous intent in his heart.

He still has a lot of resources at his disposal. He wants to convert all of these resources into strength in a short period of time.

Strength is the only true measure of success.

Otherwise, if chaos were to descend upon Ershui City, he would still have a large amount of resources left unused, which would be a complete waste.

Time flies,

About eleven or twelve days later, another eleven or twelve days passed.

Undeterred by the side effects of the Great Heaven-Mending Pill, Wang Sheng took several pills in succession. Finally, with the powerful effect of the Great Heaven-Mending Pill, his progress increased by eighty or ninety percent every day, and his alchemy skill was cultivated from the Great Completion (1/3000) to the Great Completion (1025/3000).

His cultivation level officially broke through to the mid-stage of Dark Force.

Other than that,

The Blood Stacking Technique has been mastered to its second level. Once activated, its power will at least quadruple. The downside is that it will cause a period of weakness lasting several days afterward. However, this can be remedied by taking medicine.

The White Dragon Sword Technique progressed from beginner to intermediate level, and a kind of Ming Jin (manifested strength) was also born.

With the addition of the Great Stele-Smashing Hand, Wang Sheng possesses two parts of Ming Jin (manifested strength) and one part of An Jin (hidden strength).

Ming Jin (manifested strength) flows across the body's surface, generating power from force. An Jin (latent strength) lies hidden within the body, waiting to erupt at any moment.

Whether it's hidden force or overt force, when fighting, the combination of hidden and overt force will inevitably result in a killing power far exceeding that of an ordinary martial artist who only possesses hidden force.

this day,

Wang Sheng had just broken through to the mid-stage of Dark Force and was originally planning to rest for a while before continuing his cultivation in the afternoon.

But to his surprise, someone came to his door and insisted on seeing him.

The visitor was Yu Mu from the Yu family, who lived across the street from the Wang family.

Yu Mu, dressed in a blue constable's uniform, stood in the hall waiting. Upon seeing Wang Sheng, who had just emerged from seclusion, he complained, "My childhood friend of many years, is it really this difficult to even meet him?!"

"No, I have some important matters to attend to recently."

Wang Shengdao.

"Ugh, what could be more important than our childhood friends' reunion? Er Ya and Hei Dan are already waiting for us at the top of the pine tree, let's go!"

Yu Mu said rather anxiously.

"Is there something you need?"

Wang Sheng asked.

"Hehe, look at my clothes now. I've officially become a government official, from a lowly clerk to a full-fledged constable."

"The foreman is having drinks with some people at the pine-top tower today. I'll introduce you guys sometime; in case you or Blackie want to transfer to the police force, or whatever happens in the future, maybe it'll give you some face!"

Yu Mu patted his chest and assured him, seemingly thinking of Wang Sheng's best interests.

But in reality, he was showing off his connections and powerful backers.

As for those relationships and face-saving considerations, they are not worth mentioning at all.

Yu Mu himself had to go to great lengths to please that squad leader. Even if Wang Sheng and the others went over and had a few drinks with the squad leader, how much of a relationship could they possibly have?

The reason for this gathering today is that Yu Mu wanted to show off his status among his partners, to prove that he had risen in rank and was completely different from a few months ago, now truly a government official.

Secondly, Yu Mu learned from his mother that the Wang family seemed to be something special.

Yu Mu didn't know which martial arts school or academy Wang Sheng was studying at. As a newly appointed constable, he didn't have that much time to search for each martial arts school or academy.

So Yu Mu wanted to take this opportunity to test the Wang family's background and see how Wang Sheng's father became Master Wang. Whether it was true or false, they would know once they tried!

"Then let's go take a look."

Wang Sheng had already left his seclusion room, so he decided to go and see him.

Having not left his home for over ten days, Wang Sheng had received no news from Luo Zhengwen. He also considered visiting the Martial Arts Academy to check on the recent situation of the rebel army.

Pine-top building.

Inside the hall,

Wang Sheng, Yu Mu, Hei Dan, and Er Ya shared a drink.

Apart from Wang Sheng, the other three people showed obvious changes in their expressions and demeanor.

"Damn it, this is unbearable! Every day I have to castrate and slaughter pigs, and my hands cramp up from exhaustion!"

Black Egg slammed his wine glass on the table and exhaled heavily.

"Haha, this shows that your master values ​​you, which is why he entrusted you with such an important task."

Yu Mu said with a smile.

"If you castrate pigs every day, wouldn't that mean you can eat meat every day?"

He Erya said enviously.

"Pretty much. I could eat meat every day, even until I threw up, without any problem.

Black Egg said this with a hint of pride.

Although his job was tiring, he was able to eat meat every day, which was quite good.

As for eating meat until you vomit, that's obviously just showing off.

"That's just pork. I've eaten mutton, venison, and even gnawing on the bones of worms while serving my mistress!"

"And you wouldn't believe it, the young lady from the Liu family, that powerful clan, uses salt that's as white as snow, and the fragrance of spices in her house is so strong it almost made me faint!"

"Also, the other day, the Zheng family's son-in-law became a famous celebrity. I went with Miss to offer my congratulations, and the Zheng family's son-in-law was both handsome and polite; he even thanked me!"

Seeing that Heidan seemed to be showing off, He Erya also started talking about her own experiences, how many important people she had met, how many delicacies she had eaten, and so on, to highlight her status.

After hearing what he said, Black Egg was quite envious.

Of course, Hei Dan didn't notice the bruises and welts under He Er Ya's arms, which she was deliberately concealing.

Wang Sheng listened with a smile, but he was making plans in his mind.

Now that I've broken through to the Dark Force realm, it's time to find that old Liu family guy and settle things once and for all.

The son-in-law of the Shan family has broken through to the Ming Jin level; could he be Wu An?

Wang Sheng sensed that Wu An harbored resentment towards him. If Wu An was oblivious to the situation, then he would find an opportunity to kill him as well.

"But the most impressive one has to be Brother Yu! Now that Brother Yu has become a real official, he'll have to take care of us from now on!"

He Erya looked at Yu Mu with a fawning expression, even mixed with a hint of newly learned coquetry.

Black Egg nodded repeatedly, behaving very enthusiastically and ingratiatingly in front of Yu Mu.

"Haha, definitely, definitely!"

Yu Mu chuckled a few times.

Then Yu Mu looked at Wang Sheng, "Wang Sheng, how's your martial arts training going? Or have you switched to business? You haven't made a fortune and become a tycoon, have you?"

Wang Sheng calmly took a sip of tea and said, "Still practicing martial arts, I wonder when it will ever end!"

"I didn't make any money!"

Yu Mu thought to himself, the breath he had been holding in his chest finally released, and his smile widened. "Then it seems that what Mother was talking about, this Master Wang, was just an old man joking!"

So, Yu Mu, who felt he was the best off among the four, started to act arrogantly, putting on airs and mimicking an adult's tone.

"Wang Sheng, I'm not trying to be mean, but look at your martial arts training—what kind of achievements have you made? Your parents are getting old; they can't just keep earning money to fill that bottomless pit of your martial arts training!"

"How about this, I'll find you some work first. My dad's docks need people; you can go and carry a few bags every day, and that should be enough to make a living. Or, if you want to get into government service, I can put in a good word for you with the foreman! Of course, you'll have to prepare the money to satisfy him!"

Yu Mu's tone was somewhat harsh, as if he were lecturing a junior, condescending and superior.

"That's right, Wang Sheng. Even if you practice martial arts, you'll still end up as a bodyguard. The bodyguards in my young lady's household are treated like dogs; if anything happens, they'll lose their lives. Just listen to Brother Yu Mu."

He Erya shook her head and said with a look of concern for you.

"Wang Sheng, don't be ungrateful. The fact that Brother Yu Mu is sitting with us is already a great favor from him."

Hei Dan said something to Wang Sheng, then looked at Yu Mu.

"Brother Yu, you actually made it into the government office! Look at me!"

Black Egg grinned obsequiously.

"You!"

Yu Mu looked at Heidan with some disgust; the stench of pigs was already emanating from Heidan.

Wang Sheng frowned slightly. He hadn’t expected that the three of them would turn out like this after just a few months apart!

suddenly,

Yu Mushua got up and strode towards a black-clad gang leader who had just entered the Songdinglou building.

"Chief, this humble servant, Yu Mu, greets you, Chief!"

Yu Mu bowed deeply, as if he wanted to kneel down directly before the black-clad gang leader.

"Yes, it's Yu Mu!"

"I have guests here, please make yourself at home."

The burly leader in black spoke calmly.

There was also a man in a blue robe beside him.

"Yes, yes. Please feel free to ask if you need anything. I'll be waiting over there!"

Yu Mu nodded and bowed obsequiously, then pointed in a direction.

The black-clad squad leader and the man in the blue shirt glanced at them casually.

The black-clad gang leader withdrew his gaze.

But the man in the blue robe's eyes lit up. He put away his folding fan and strode forward. "Junior Brother Wang, you've emerged from seclusion? Why didn't you tell me?"

"Senior Brother Luo, I just finished my seclusion today! Thank you for your concern!"

Wang Sheng hadn't expected to run into Luo Zhengwen by chance, so he stood up and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Oh, hey, junior brother, you're too kind. With our relationship, there's no need for formalities!"

"Come, come, let me introduce you to one of the squad leaders. If you ever run into any trouble or mischief, just go to him!"

The man in the blue robe was Luo Zhengwen, who pulled Wang Sheng over.

"This is my junior brother, Wang Sheng!"

The black-clad constable had long noticed the close relationship between the two. Upon hearing Luo Zhengwen's introduction, his earlier indifference towards Yu Mu instantly transformed into a beaming smile, brimming with respect. He quickly cupped his hands and bowed, saying, "The constable of the yamen summons you, Brother Wang!"

"Wang Sheng of the Zhao Family Martial Arts Academy greets Headmaster Shen!"

Wang Sheng also bowed in greeting.

"This, this, this!"

Yu Mu stood there dumbfounded, his eyes wide open, completely stunned.

He looked at the squad leader, who seemed to be trying to curry favor with Luo Zhengwen and Wang Sheng, and was so shocked that his mind went completely blank!

The squad leader he had been fawning over was now trying to please Wang Sheng, whom he had just reprimanded!

moment,

Yu Mu felt numb all over and got goosebumps all over his body.